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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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