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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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