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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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