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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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