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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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