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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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