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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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