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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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