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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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