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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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