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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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