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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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