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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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