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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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