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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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