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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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