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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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