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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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