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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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