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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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