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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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