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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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