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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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