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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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