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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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