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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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