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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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