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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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