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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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