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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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