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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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