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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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