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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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