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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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