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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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