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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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