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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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