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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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