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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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