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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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