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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the 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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