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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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