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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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