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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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