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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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