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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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