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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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