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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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