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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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