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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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