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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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