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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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