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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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