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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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