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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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