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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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