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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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