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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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