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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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