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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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