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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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