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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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