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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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