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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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