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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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