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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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