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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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