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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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