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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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