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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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