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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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