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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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