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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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