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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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