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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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