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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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