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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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