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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates 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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