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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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