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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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