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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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