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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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