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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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