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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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