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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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