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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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