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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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