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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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