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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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