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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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