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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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