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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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