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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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