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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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