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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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