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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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