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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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