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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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