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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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