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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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