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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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