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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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