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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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