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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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