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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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