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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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