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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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