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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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