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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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