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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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