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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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