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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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