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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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