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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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