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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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