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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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