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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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