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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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