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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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