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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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