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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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