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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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