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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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