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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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