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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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