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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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