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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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