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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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