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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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