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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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