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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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