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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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