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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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