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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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