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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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