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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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