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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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