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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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