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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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