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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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