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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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