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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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