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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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