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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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