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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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