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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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