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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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