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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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