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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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