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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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