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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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