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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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