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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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