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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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