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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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