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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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