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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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