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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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