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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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