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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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