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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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