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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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