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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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