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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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