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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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