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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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