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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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