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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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