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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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