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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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