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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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