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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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