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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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