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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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