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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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