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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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