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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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