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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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