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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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