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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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