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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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