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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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