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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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