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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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