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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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