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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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