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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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