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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate 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 distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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