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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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