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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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