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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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