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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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