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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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