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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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