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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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