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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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