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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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