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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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