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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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