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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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