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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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