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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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