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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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