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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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