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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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