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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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