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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models 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 deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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