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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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