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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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