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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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