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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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