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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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