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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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