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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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