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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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