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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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