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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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