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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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