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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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