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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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