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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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