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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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