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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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