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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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