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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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