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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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