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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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