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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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