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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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