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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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