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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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