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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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