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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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