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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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