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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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