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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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