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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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