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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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