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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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