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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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