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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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