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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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