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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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