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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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