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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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