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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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