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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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