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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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