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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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