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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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