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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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