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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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