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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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