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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key 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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