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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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