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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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