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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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