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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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