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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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