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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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