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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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