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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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