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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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