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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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