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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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