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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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