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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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