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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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