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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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