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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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