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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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