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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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