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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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