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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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