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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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