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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the 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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