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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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