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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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