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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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