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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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