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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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