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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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