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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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