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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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