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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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