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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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