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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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