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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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