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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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