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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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