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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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