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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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