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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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