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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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