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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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