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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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