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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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