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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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