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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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