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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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