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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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