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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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