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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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