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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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