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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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