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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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