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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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