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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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