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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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