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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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