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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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