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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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