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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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