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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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