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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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