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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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