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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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