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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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