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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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