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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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