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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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