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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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