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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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