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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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