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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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