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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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