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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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