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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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