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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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