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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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