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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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