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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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