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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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