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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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