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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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