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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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