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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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