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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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