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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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