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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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