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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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