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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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