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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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