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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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