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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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