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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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