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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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