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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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