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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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