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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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