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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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