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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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