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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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