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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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