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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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