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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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