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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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