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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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