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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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