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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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