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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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