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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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