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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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