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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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