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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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