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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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