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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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