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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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