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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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