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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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