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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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