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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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