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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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