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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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