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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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