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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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