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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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