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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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