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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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