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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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