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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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