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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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