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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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