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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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