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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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