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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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