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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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