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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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