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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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