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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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