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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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