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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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