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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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