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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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