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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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