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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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