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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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