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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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