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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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