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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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