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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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