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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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