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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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