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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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