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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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