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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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