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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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