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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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