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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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