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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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