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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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