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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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