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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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