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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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