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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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