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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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