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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing 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 ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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