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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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