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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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