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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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