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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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