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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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