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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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