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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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