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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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