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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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