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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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