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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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