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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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