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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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