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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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