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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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