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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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