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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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