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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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