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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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