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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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