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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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