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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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