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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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