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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models 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 manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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