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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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