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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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