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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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