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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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