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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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