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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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