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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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