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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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