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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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