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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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