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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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