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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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