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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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