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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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