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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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