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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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