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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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