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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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