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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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