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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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