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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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