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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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