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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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