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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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