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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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