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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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