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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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