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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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