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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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