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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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