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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches 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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