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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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