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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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