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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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