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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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