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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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