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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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