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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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