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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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