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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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