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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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