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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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