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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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