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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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