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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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