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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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