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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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