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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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