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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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