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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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