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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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