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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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