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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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