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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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