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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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