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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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