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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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