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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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