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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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