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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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