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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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