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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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