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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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