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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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