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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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