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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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