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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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