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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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