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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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