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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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