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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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